feature meaning
feature :
characteristic, trait
noun
▪ The phone has a new camera feature.
▪ The phone has a new camera trait.
▪ The main feature of the park is the lake.
▪ The main trait of the park is the lake.
paraphrasing
▪ aspect – characteristic
▪ quality – trait
▪ attribute – characteristic
▪ element – part
feature :
to highlight, to present
verb
▪ The magazine will feature the artist.
▪ The magazine will highlight the artist.
▪ The event features local food.
▪ The event highlights local food.
paraphrasing
▪ showcase – highlight
▪ present – show
▪ exhibit – display
▪ spotlight – focus on
Pronunciation
feature [ˈfiːtʃər]
The stress is on 'fea' and sounds like 'fee-chur'.
Common phrases and grammar about feature
feature - Common meaning
noun
characteristic, trait
verb
to highlight, to present
Part of Speech Changes for "feature"
▪ featured (adjective) – highlighted or shown
▪ featuring (verb) – showing or presenting
Common Expressions with "feature"
▪ key feature – important characteristic
▪ special feature – unique trait
▪ feature film – main movie
▪ feature article – main story
Important examples of feature in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, feature is often used to describe a characteristic of a product or service.
Example of a confusing word: fixture (a permanent installation)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, feature is used to show or highlight something, often appearing in TOEIC questions about events or promotions.
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Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
feature presentation
'main show', often used in cinemas or events.
feature in the spotlight
means 'to be the main focus', used in media or events.
Differences between similar words and feature
feature
,
aspect
differences
Feature is often a standout part or trait, while aspect is a side or part of something.
feature
,
characteristic
differences
Feature is a standout trait, while characteristic is a typical trait.
Words with the same origin as feature
The origin of feature
feature comes from the Latin 'factura', which first meant 'a making' and then evolved to mean 'a distinctive part'.
Word structure
It has the root fact (to make), and the suffix ure (noun), so feature means 'a making or forming'.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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